Barnaby Joyce quarantined at a Washington hotel (screenshot of the report)
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on the 9th, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was tested positive for the new crown virus when he arrived in the United States for a visit, and he is the highest-level Australian government official confirmed to be infected with the new crown since the outbreak of the epidemic.
Joyce told Australian media that he had developed mild symptoms. He said: "Obviously, I was locked in the room alone for 10 days, which made me very frustrated, but that was part of the whole process. It may be developing and I may be in the early stages – but to be honest, I'm more worried about being alone in the room. ”
It is reported that Joyce has previously been fully vaccinated against the new crown. In addition, Joyce said the rest of the delegation tested negative for COVID-19.
Infographic (People's Vision)
According to the report, Joyce has just arrived in Washington, D.C., and was planning a visit to the United States to discuss the Australian government's social media regulations. Before arriving in the United States, he had just finished his visit to Britain.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had spoken to Joyce this morning and wished him well.
Meanwhile, Arthur Sinodinos, Australia's ambassador to Washington, is currently self-isolating because of his meeting with Joyce last night.
Earlier on the 8th, Morrison announced that Australia would not send officials to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics. The move marks Australia's follow-up to the United States in a "diplomatic boycott" of the event. After the news was reported by the media, many Chinese netizens said: "It just so happens that medical staff do not have to worry about them bringing the virus in." "I didn't expect a word to be a slur.
Source: Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In response to Australia's official announcement that it will not send government officials to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on the 8th that China has reiterated many times that the Winter Olympics are not a stage for political showmanship and political manipulation. China has not invited any Australian government officials to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics. Whether they come or not, no one cares. The speculation of Australian politicians out of political self-interest will have no impact on Beijing's successful hosting of the Winter Olympics.
(Editor: WDQ)